20 Most "Disturbing" Places in Shanghai~

20 Most "Bizarre" Places in Shanghai~

Bizarre = Change of Attitude

1. Shanghai New Low Price for Clothing ---- Light Textile Market (No. 1618, Cao'an Road)

Actually, the origin of Shanghai's clothing wholesale business is not on Qi Pu Road, but at the Light Textile Market. You'll find that similar types of clothing can be up to seventy percent cheaper than on Qi Pu Road, and many bosses from Qi Pu Road directly come here to purchase goods.

2. Big Brands at Your Fingertips ---------- Qingpu Outlets (No. 2888, Huqingping Highway OUTLET)

OUTLET is currently the largest branded clothing discount store on the mainland, with an area equivalent to several malls. The operating method is comparable to those abroad, with each brand having its own independent store. Outdoor brands are also very comprehensive, such as The North Face, Columbia, Quiksilver... all are half price or sixty percent off, Levi’s are practically sold in heaps on the ground.

3. Unique Facial Recognition -------------- http://www.facekoo.com

The most fashionable way for Shanghai's stylish young women to make friends has moved beyond traditional QQ searches. Now they use facial recognition technology used by police departments to search for terrorists. This face-searching technology, popular abroad, was initially used by them to find their celebrity look-alikes, but now it's used to find their destined matches, as they believe this technology that can find celebrity faces can also find the special someone hidden somewhere on earth...

4. Free Ride Home ----------- RT-Mart Shuttle Bus

From Yangpu to Baoshan? Sounds far, and transportation costs are high these days. However, you can take advantage of RT-Mart's shuttle buses. They offer a one-stop service from start to finish without any stops, and it's free. All you need is a supermarket plastic bag, stuff it with something, and you're good to go.

5. Affordable High-Quality Women's Fashion ------- (Intersection of Huaihai Road and Baoqing Road)

Some small shops on Huaihai Road have pretty high prices, but in the nameless little stores on Baoqing Road, women's fashion styles are abundant and of good quality. It takes some time to browse through them, but the prices there are much cheaper compared to other places.

6. Cheap Cars Galore --------- Lancao Bridge (Lancao Bridge Secondhand Car Market)

7. Barter Currency -------------- Swap Website (www.comhuan.com)

What you don't need, someone else might need; what they don't use, you might want. So before throwing away things from your home, check out swap websites to see who needs them. Isn't win-win what we all strive for?

8. Budget Electronics Paradise -------- Qiujiang Road (Nos. 500-526, Qiujiang Road)

9. Super Cheap Books ------------- No. 1, Yan'an East Road

This is a super-large discount bookstore. Its biggest feature is the clear arrangement of various types of books. Additionally, upon entering the bookstore, on the left side, there are three large bookshelves. These shelves usually display newer sets of books, which get updated quickly. Therefore, every time you visit, you should start by checking out the books on these three shelves.

10. Secondhand Trendy Goods Stalls ------- Jiaozhou Road (5th Floor, LAB Platform, No. 343 Jiaozhou Road)

This market is located on the rooftop of a building on Jiaozhou Road. On weekends, there are always a large number of rock music and non-mainstream culture enthusiasts who set up stalls, laying out everything they want to sell on the ground. Here, you can often find clothes, bags, and small items brought by foreign students from their home countries, all at reasonable prices. Moreover, buying here isn't just a simple transaction; you can talk about your favorite music, and if you get excited, you can even do a bit of HIP HOP, making the experience very relaxed and casual.

12. Extremely Affordable Hotpot Restaurant -------- Dai Zhuang (No. 498, Hai Ning Road)

It's Dai Zhuang, not Dai Mei. It's even cheaper than Dai Mei. A hotpot meal here costs around 10 yuan, meatballs are 1-2 yuan per skewer, mutton and beef are 5 yuan per pot. The most expensive seaweed only costs 6 yuan per serving. For four people, it won't exceed 80 yuan, and drinks are free.

13. Unlimited Drinks for Six Yuan -------- IKEA (No. 126, Chaoxi Road)

At IKEA's café, for 6 yuan, you can drink as much coffee as you want. Enjoy some furniture shopping with a cup of coffee and spend a pleasant afternoon.

14. Feel Like a Millionaire Without Spending a Dime -------- Tomorrow Plaza (No. 399, Nanjing West Road)

In the waiting area of the banquet hall on the fifth floor of Tomorrow Plaza, you can experience the luxurious tea-drinking lifestyle for free. Not only are there various tea bags to choose from, but there are also very luxurious sofas.

15. Discounted Luxury Enjoyment -------- Yidianhong Coffee (Inside Binjiang Garden, Fuduan Section of Binjiang Avenue)

Sitting in Starbucks for hours pretending to be sophisticated is actually quite boring. Instead, go to Yidianhong Coffee on the Binjiang Avenue by the Bund. They currently offer a discount on the second cup of coffee. The luxury experience remains intact, but the price is only half of the original.

16. Budget Fresh Vegetables -------- Dinghai Bridge Market (No. 2802, Yangshupu Road)

If you don't eat dinner regularly, you can visit the market just before closing time. There aren't many people, the prices are low, and it's easy to haggle. Most of the vegetables here are directly transported from Pudong by ferry, making them extremely fresh and affordable. This market is indeed different from others.

18. Nightclub with Deep Discounts -------- C'S Bar (Basement Level, No. 679, Dingxi Road)

The entire bar is converted from a basement, with dim lighting giving a rebellious vibe. Maze-like corridors, wooden round tables, and high stools make the bar style very primitive. The music here is mainly HIP HOP, attracting many young people and international students. There's no minimum consumption, and you can even bring your own drinks. The average spending is around 10 yuan.

19. Free Movie Nook ------------ Cat Rain (No. 1221, Changle Road)

As one of Shanghai's countless small bars, Cat Rain has found its niche. Movie lovers have also found their haven. The movies shown here are diverse, including masterpieces by famous directors and independent films. Your only expense might be around 10 yuan for a beverage.

20. Free Art Exhibitions ---------- M50 (No. 50, Moganshan Road)

As Shanghai's currently most vibrant art exhibition zone, there are not only regular exhibitions organized by artists, but many artists also set up their studios here, open for visits anytime. They welcome like-minded friends to come in and chat. Most importantly, everything here is free, reminiscent of Greenwich Village's charm back in the day.